[Chekhov]

DORN: Youth . . .

MASHA: When people don't know what to say, they say "youth". (She takes

a pinch of snuff.)

DORN: That's a disgusting habit. (He grabs the snuffbox and throws it into the bushes.) I hear music from the house. We'd better go in.

MASHA: Wait a minute.

DORN: What is it?

MASHA: I have to tell you something. I have to tell somebody, and I can't talk to my father. I feel close to you, doctor. I hope you can help me before I do something really stupid.

DORN: What's the matter?

MASHA: I suffer so much. No one realizes how much pain I'm in. You see - I'm in love with Konstantin.

DORN: Poor youth, always falling in love. The lake is so enchanting. Masha, tell me - what can I do?

(They start inside.)

MASHA: (turning to audience) We have an intermission now.

(End of Act I)

Begin Act II

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